giant water bug
There are about 170 species found in freshwater habitats worldwide with more than 110 in the Neotropics more than 20 in Africa. This family although containing only about 100 species includes the largest bugs in the order. Toe Biter Giant Water Bug Abedus Indentatus Bugguide Net Biggest Insect Insect Species Insects Giant water bugs are oval-shaped with pincer-like front appendages that capture and hold prey. . Giant water bug perfectly describes the members of this family as these hefty aquatic insects can reach 2 inches in length. The clawlike forelegs are adapted for grabbing prey and the hind legs are long and somewhat oarlike for swimming. The largest species of giant water bug can exceed 12 cm 45 in. All true bugs have piercing-sucking mouthparts among other characteristics. Giant water bug any wide and flat-bodied aquatic insect of the family Belostomatidae order Heteroptera. These pointy appendages are used to catch s...